Super Absorbent Polymers Market By Type (Sodium Polyacrylate Poly Acrylamide Co-polymer, and Others), By Application (Disposable Diapers, Adult Inconsistence products, Feminine Hygiene Products, and Others), By Geography (North America, Latin America, Eur

Super Absorbent Polymers Market By Type (Sodium Polyacrylate Poly Acrylamide Co-polymer, and Others), By Application (Disposable Diapers, Adult Inconsistence products, Feminine Hygiene Products, and Others), By Geography (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa)

The super absorbent polymers Market size is valued at US$ 9.25 Bn in 2024 and is expected to reach US$ 14.16 Bn by 2031, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3% from 2024 to 2031.

Figure 1. Global Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market Share (%), By Region, 2024

Global super absorbent polymers (SAP) market is expected to witness significant growth due to rising demand from various end use industries including baby diapers, adult incontinence products, feminine hygiene products and others. SAP plays a vital role in absorbing and retaining liquids in these products. They can absorb hundreds of times their own weight in aqueous liquids within seconds. Rising global population is coupled with increasing health awareness is boosting demand for disposable diapers and feminine hygiene products, thus fueling growth of the market. Development of bio-based and sustainable superabsorbent materials utilizing agricultural waste is anticipated to present new opportunities in the near future. However, availability of alternative absorbent materials may hinder the market growth to some extent. Super absorbent polymers are polymeric materials that have excellent water absorbency power as they can absorb 400–800 times water than their weight. SAP is widely used in personal &hygiene products such as adult continence products, baby diapers, and sanitary napkins. Diaper manufacturing is the largest application area of super absorbent polymers, however, they also have agricultural applications.

Market Dynamics:

Global super absorbent polymers market is driven by rising demand from baby diapers industry. Growing global population, increasing birth rates, and rising disposable income in developing regions have augmented sales of baby diapers worldwide. SAP finds widespread usage in modern high-performance diapers owing to its high absorption and retention capabilities. Expanding adult incontinence products market particularly in developed nations due to aging population also acts as a key growth driver. In addition, changing lifestyles, increasing participation of women in workforce, and growing awareness about hygiene are some factors boosting sales of feminine hygiene products, thus propelling the SAP demand. However, availability of alternative absorbent materials can hinder the market growth. Ongoing research and development (R&D) for development of bio-based and sustainable superabsorbent materials by using agricultural waste presents new opportunities in thenear future.

Key Features of the Study:

• This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global super absorbent polymers (SAP) market, and provides market size (US$ Bn) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR %) for the forecast period (2024-2031), considering 2023 as the base year.
• It elucidates potential revenue growth opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market.
• This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players.
• It profiles key players in the global super absorbent polymers (SAP) market based on the following parameters - company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies.
• Key companies covered as a part of this study include -Nippon Shokubai Co. Ltd., Evonik Industries AG, BASF SE, Yixing Danson Technology, Kao Corporation, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co. Ltd, San-Dia Polymers Global Co. Ltd., Sanyo Chemicals Industries, Formosa Plastics Corporation, and LG Chemicals Ltd.
• Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics.
• Global super absorbent polymers (SAP) market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts.
• Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global super absorbent polymers (SAP) market.

Detailed Segmentation:

• Global Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market, By Type
• Sodium Polyacrylate
• Poly Acrylamide Co-polymer
• Others
• Global Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market, By Application
• Disposable Diapers
• Adult Inconsistence products
• Feminine Hygiene Products
• Others
• Global Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market, By Region
• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East and Africa
• Top Companies in the Global Super Absorbent Polymers (SAP) Market
• Nippon Shokubai Co. Ltd.
• Evonik Industries AG
• BASF SE
• Yixing Danson Technology
• Kao Corporation
• Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co. Ltd
• San-Dia Polymers Global Co. Ltd.
• Sanyo Chemicals Industries
• Formosa Plastics Corporation
• LG Chemicals Ltd.